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March 19, 2026
NORTH CHATHAM--North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) announces a free program called “Scams Against Seniors” presented by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on March 24 at 10 a.m., at the North Chatham Library Trolley Station, 103 Depot Street.Learn how to protect yourself from fraud by attending ...
LINDEN, NJ – The City of Linden and Parks and Recreation have announced that applications are being accepted for the Summer of 2026 seasonal employment opportunities. These positions offer individuals a chance to work with children in a fun and active environment for the duration ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the Tuesday, March 17, meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council, Richard Twomey received a special proclamation from Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien and the Spotswood Borough Council. Twomey was presented with the proclamation honoring him for his bravery on the evening of February ...
GERMANTOWN—Author Mary Mistler, author of "Ladies of the Valley: Women of the Great Estates of the Hudson Valley,” talks about her book at the Germantown Library’s Hover Meeting Room, 31 Palatine Park Road, Saturday, March 21, 2 to 4 p.m.This free event is part of the Clermont Historic Site’s ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township is bringing a little bit of green to its residents this spring and summer. Bordentown Township is offering 19 organic plots at its Community Garden located on West Constitution Drive to its residents for only $25 per plot. Plots are available on a ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Reid Clausi, a junior at West Essex High School, finished in the top four in all of New Jersey in his weight class at the NJSIAA wrestling championships last weekend at Boardwalk Hall.Sipper reached the semifinal round in the state's 165-pound tournament.Seeded second in his ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — For the past 12 years, Kim Moriak, Senior Citizen Coordinator for Mountainside, NJ, has been helping hundreds of local seniors stay connected and independent through wellness programs, social activities, and community support services.“I get to work closely with the seniors ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The city’s art scene is set to shift as the Coral Springs Museum of Art plans a move to a new downtown space in the coming months.The relocation is scheduled to take place through August, with the gallery expected to open in its new location during the summer of 2026.The museum ...
To have an event listed here, send the information (including date, time, street address and cost if any) via email to news@columbiapaper.com at least two weeks before the event.Because of the high volume of workshop listing requests, we can list only workshops that are free, free-will donations or ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek is now giving residents containers and bags for composting, opening a new way to turn food scraps into soil.The city recently added a community food waste container at the South Recycling Drop-Off Center where residents who participate in the program can drop off ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – High School students from East Windsor Township are invited to show off their art skills in a contest to design a new logo for reusable bags. The design must include the East Windsro Township Logo and the names of the mayor and township council while featuring an environmental ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Residents gathered at the Bauer Community Center in Taylor Park recently for the 2026 Millburn Black History Celebration, hosted by Black Americans of Millburn–Short Hills (BAMS).The event brought together township leaders, educators, students, and community organizations to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A senior at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Zoey McVoy, is recovering after a severe skiing accident in Vail, Colorado, last week that required multiple surgeries.Zoey, who was vacationing with a friend’s family during spring break, sustained a life-threatening spleen injury, ...
GERMANTOWN—Germantown Historian Thomas Shannon gives a presentation on the “History of the Palatine Parsonage” at the next meeting of the Germantown Garden Club at the Germantown Library's Hover Meeting Room, 31 Palatine Park Road, Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. His talk will cover the history of ...
MARLTON, NJ — Governor Mike Sherrill put a spotlight on her kids' online safety agenda at a stop in the Lenape Regional High School District on Wednesday. Sherrill visited Cherokee High School in Marlton to highlight progress made through the new Office of Youth Online Mental Health Safety and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Ten West Orange High School seniors were recognized at the Mayor Susan McCartney's annual State of the Township Breakfast at the Wilshire Grand last week.The students were honored for ranking among the top 10 percent of the Class of 2026. Valedictorian Josie Mair, Salutatorian Ava ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States with two days of community celebrations on June 26 and 27.The celebration begins Friday, June 26, the anniversary of the 1777 Battle of Short ...
Hunterdon County officials have planned an informational “Shared Services” breakfast meeting – titled the “Municipal Collaboration Forum” – for local-level elected officials, administrators and CFO's at Razberry's on Rt. 12, next Friday March 27th, County Commissioner Board Director John Lanza, in ...
Somerset County, NJ — Two Somerset County Park Commission programs have been recognized with statewide honors from the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association during the organization’s annual awards dinner held in Atlantic City.The awards were presented to the Somerset County Park Commission for ...
A young female was struck and killed by a commuter train in Fair Lawn around midnight, authorities confirmed.She was hit by the NJ Transit train near the Morlot Avenue crossing at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday (March 18th), they said.Fair Lawn and NJ Transit police responded.NJ Transit said the Bergen ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green’s weekly Town Talk on Wednesday, March 11, focused on a topic with major implications for residents, entrepreneurs, and families alike: small business financial planning.Joining the mayor were Javarne Smith, financial advisor with Thrivent, and ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Across Monmouth County, families are increasingly navigating the realities of supporting aging loved ones. Today, nearly one in five residents in the county is age 65 or older, and that number continues to grow. As a result, more families are stepping into the role of ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
HAZ.ET/KEYPORT, NJ: Protect your identity and finances. Clear out your confidential files safely. Monmouth County is making it easy by hosting free mobile shredding events for all residents in 2026. There is one coming soon to the Bayshore area. Save the date and gather your confidential papers to ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston High School (LHS) senior Sezin Aykut has been named Livingston’s Essex County Unsung Hero of 2026, a prestigious award presented by the Essex County School Boards Association (ECSBA) in partnership with the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) to honor students ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights High School announced that Andersen Wynn, a member of the Class of 2026, has been selected as the school’s nominee for the Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by the Bergen County School Boards Association, according to Vincenzo Barchini, principal.Ashley Calligy, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — The internationally acclaimed comedy Sexy Laundry will take the stage this spring at the Bell Theater at Bell Works, bringing humor, heart and relatable moments about long-term relationships to local audiences.Though widely celebrated around the world, the play remains something of a ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...